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Will a Dead Bird of Paradise Come Back?

Regrowth Only from Living Corm

Jamie asks if a Bird of Paradise returns on its own after dying.

Expert Answer

If the plant is truly dead, no. But if only the top growth died back from frost, the underground corm often survives. Cut dead foliage to soil level and wait—new shoots may emerge in spring.

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